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Mayor for a Day challenge

Important note:

The Mayor for a Day Challenge has officially come to a close following several successful years of inspiring local youth. We extend our sincere thanks to all the Grade 6 students who participated, bringing enthusiasm, creativity and a strong sense of community to the program. Through the challenge, students gained valuable insight into local government, shared their ideas and made meaningful contributions to their community.

Building on this momentum, the City is evolving its approach to youth engagement with the introduction of the Airdrie Youth Impact Grant—a new program designed to support young people in turning their ideas into action.

Launching this September, the Airdrie Youth Impact Grant will provide youth aged 12–18 with access to funding and support throughout the year for projects that address community needs and create positive local impact. This flexible, application-based program empowers youth to take initiative when inspiration strikes, helping them make a meaningful difference in the places where they live, learn, and play.

While we celebrate the lasting impact of the Mayor for a Day Challenge, we’re excited to begin this next chapter—one that encourages creativity, leadership, and real-world action among Airdrie’s youth.

More details about the Youth Impact Grant will be available this fall. Stay tuned!

In collaboration with the City of Airdrie, local schools, and the Airdrie Board of Youth Affairs, the Mayor for a Day Challenge provides grade six students a platform to implement unique and innovative ideas that could make their community a better place to live.

This initiative aims to provide grade six students the opportunity to learn how the City functions and plans for current and future projects, while supporting their current educational objectives for learning about local government.

Mayor for a day winner!

The City of Airdrie and the Airdrie Board of Youth Affairs announced the 2025 Mayor for a Day Challenge winner on June 17.

Congratulations to Aiden S, Grade 6!

Challenge: Aiden wanted to address the challenge of crosswalk safety and driver education at his school.
Idea: Aiden's idea was to start a pilot project at his school which included implementing 5 meters of road marking in yellow indicating the no-parking area near a school crosswalk, reinforcing existing no-parking signs, and improving visibility and safety of students.

Past winners and their projects

2024 - Vincent. B
Vincent’s idea was to create a historical scavenger trail to help residents learn about Airdrie’s history while getting outside and being active. View the Scavenger Hunt (pdf).

2023 - Ashlyn W.
Ashlyn wanted to support the bee population in Airdrie by planting a pollinator garden. In June 2023, the City, along with Ashlyn and some community volunteers put her idea into action by planting native plants and flowers in East Lake Regional Park, beautifying the space and helping to keep Airdrie's ecosystem thriving.

2022 – Neel M.
Neel wanted to ensure visually impaired residents could safely cross the street, specifically at an uncontrolled intersection on 8th. The option he provided to increase accessibility was by using tactile paving. Later in 2022, Roads was able to install a audible pedestrian signal at the specified intersection as an alternative accessible option.

2021 – Sayde P.
Sayde wanted to have a more inclusive option for children with physical disabilities to play on the playground. Her idea was to install inclusive swings in our local parks. In 2022, the City installed a inclusive swing at the Nose Creek Park playground.